UHI Institute for Northern Studies
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We are internationally renowned for our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research programmes in Culture and Heritage, Orkney and Shetland Studies, Highlands and Islands Literature, Scottish Heritage, Viking Studies and Island Studies.
Calling all #ThinkUHI students! Want to win £500? Complete the online survey in conjunction with SOS UK, about your time at university or college and skills you develop for getting a job: bit.ly/4popNRN
➕Closes Sunday 16 November
➕10 x £50 runner-up prizes
➕Closes Sunday 16 November
➕10 x £50 runner-up prizes
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Calling all #ThinkUHI students! Want to win £500? Complete the online survey in conjunction with SOS UK, about your time at university or college and skills you develop for getting a job: bit.ly/4popNRN
➕Closes Sunday 16 November
➕10 x £50 runner-up prizes
➕Closes Sunday 16 November
➕10 x £50 runner-up prizes
November and December is a busy month for seminars @thinkuhi.bsky.social On Thursday 27th November 2025 at 7pm, Tom Fairfax discusses 'Families, Networks and Informants: The Making of the Orkneyinga Saga' in our free online Public Seminar Series.
tinyurl.com/yc5ave7f
tinyurl.com/yc5ave7f
November 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
November and December is a busy month for seminars @thinkuhi.bsky.social On Thursday 27th November 2025 at 7pm, Tom Fairfax discusses 'Families, Networks and Informants: The Making of the Orkneyinga Saga' in our free online Public Seminar Series.
tinyurl.com/yc5ave7f
tinyurl.com/yc5ave7f
Quick reminder @thinkuhi.bsky.social in partnership with Perth Museum UK. Public Seminar 7pm 26/11/2025 titled 'Treasure Trove in Perthshire' by Dr Janel Fontaine. Book online.
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Quick reminder @thinkuhi.bsky.social in partnership with Perth Museum UK. Public Seminar 7pm 26/11/2025 titled 'Treasure Trove in Perthshire' by Dr Janel Fontaine. Book online.
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
Professor Jesch joins the institute at an exciting time following the release of her new book, ‘The Saga of the Earls of Orkney’, published by Birlinn Books. In this work, she presents a fresh and accessible translation of the renowned Orkneyinga Saga.
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Professor Jesch joins the institute at an exciting time following the release of her new book, ‘The Saga of the Earls of Orkney’, published by Birlinn Books. In this work, she presents a fresh and accessible translation of the renowned Orkneyinga Saga.
The genetic history of the Orkney Islands tells a fascinating story filled with contrasts. In his latest blog post @thinkuhi.bsky.social Dr Andrew Jennings discusses the results of recent genetic studies in #Orkney
www.vikingislands.co.uk/p/a-genetic-...
www.vikingislands.co.uk/p/a-genetic-...
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The genetic history of the Orkney Islands tells a fascinating story filled with contrasts. In his latest blog post @thinkuhi.bsky.social Dr Andrew Jennings discusses the results of recent genetic studies in #Orkney
www.vikingislands.co.uk/p/a-genetic-...
www.vikingislands.co.uk/p/a-genetic-...
Last Wednesday, Professor Ralph O'Connor, Professor of Literature and Culture of Britain, Ireland & Iceland, University of Aberdeen, delivered a fascinating talk on ‘Tecosca ríg,’ or ‘Instructions for Kings’ - part of UHI INS, Culture Perth and Kinross seminars at Perth Museum.
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Last Wednesday, Professor Ralph O'Connor, Professor of Literature and Culture of Britain, Ireland & Iceland, University of Aberdeen, delivered a fascinating talk on ‘Tecosca ríg,’ or ‘Instructions for Kings’ - part of UHI INS, Culture Perth and Kinross seminars at Perth Museum.
Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
Quick reminder: Public Seminar.....Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings by Professor Ralph O'Connor
👉7.00pm Wednesday 22 October 2025
👉Perth Museum
👉 £8.25 / £5.50
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
👉7.00pm Wednesday 22 October 2025
👉Perth Museum
👉 £8.25 / £5.50
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
October 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Quick reminder: Public Seminar.....Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings by Professor Ralph O'Connor
👉7.00pm Wednesday 22 October 2025
👉Perth Museum
👉 £8.25 / £5.50
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
👉7.00pm Wednesday 22 October 2025
👉Perth Museum
👉 £8.25 / £5.50
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
Just an Imperial stag, 14 points on its antlers, owning the road this afternoon. Info on the stag and the video courtesy of @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD student @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social Kath Page .
October 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Just an Imperial stag, 14 points on its antlers, owning the road this afternoon. Info on the stag and the video courtesy of @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD student @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social Kath Page .
Public Seminar @thinkuhi.bsky.social series in partnership with
Perth Museum Scotland
🔸November 26th 2025
🔸7.00pm - 8.00pm
🔸Admission fee: £7.50/£5
🔸Venue: Perth Museum
Book online tinyurl.com/ywz2j5uw
Perth Museum Scotland
🔸November 26th 2025
🔸7.00pm - 8.00pm
🔸Admission fee: £7.50/£5
🔸Venue: Perth Museum
Book online tinyurl.com/ywz2j5uw
October 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Public Seminar @thinkuhi.bsky.social series in partnership with
Perth Museum Scotland
🔸November 26th 2025
🔸7.00pm - 8.00pm
🔸Admission fee: £7.50/£5
🔸Venue: Perth Museum
Book online tinyurl.com/ywz2j5uw
Perth Museum Scotland
🔸November 26th 2025
🔸7.00pm - 8.00pm
🔸Admission fee: £7.50/£5
🔸Venue: Perth Museum
Book online tinyurl.com/ywz2j5uw
Welcoming Karen Milek Durham University to @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS International St Magnus Symposium. #Viking Settlement.
October 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Welcoming Karen Milek Durham University to @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS International St Magnus Symposium. #Viking Settlement.
Excellent discussion @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. Next lecture now started.
October 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Excellent discussion @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. Next lecture now started.
Second lecture now started @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. Stephen Harrison University of Glasgow.
October 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Second lecture now started @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. Stephen Harrison University of Glasgow.
Great turnout @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. First lecture...
October 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Great turnout @thinkuhi.bsky.social VEMS St Magnus Symposium. First lecture...
The trees are turning golden brown signalling that Autumn is now with us....the ideal time to plan for next summer! Our popular residential summer course is back for 15-19 June 2026.
#VEMS #history #scotland #culture
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
#VEMS #history #scotland #culture
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The trees are turning golden brown signalling that Autumn is now with us....the ideal time to plan for next summer! Our popular residential summer course is back for 15-19 June 2026.
#VEMS #history #scotland #culture
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
#VEMS #history #scotland #culture
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
Travelling south on the A9 a few months ago, it was as if we were higher than the clouds. It was a sea fog moving onto the coast and at first sight looked as if the sea was steaming.... just a great place to work and study.
October 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Travelling south on the A9 a few months ago, it was as if we were higher than the clouds. It was a sea fog moving onto the coast and at first sight looked as if the sea was steaming.... just a great place to work and study.
Just a quick reminder of the @thinkuhi.bsky.social public seminar Perth Museum Scotland 7.00pm - 8.00pm 22/10/25. Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings by Professor Ralph O'Connor. Book online through our webpage.
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Just a quick reminder of the @thinkuhi.bsky.social public seminar Perth Museum Scotland 7.00pm - 8.00pm 22/10/25. Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings by Professor Ralph O'Connor. Book online through our webpage.
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
Don't miss the fascinating upcoming online seminar on 23rd October at 12 noon UK time. @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson will explore the provision of healthcare in Shetland before the establishment of the NHS.
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
October 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Don't miss the fascinating upcoming online seminar on 23rd October at 12 noon UK time. @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson will explore the provision of healthcare in Shetland before the establishment of the NHS.
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
The 7th @thinkuhi.bsky.social International St Magnus Conference: 'Borne on a Carrying Stream' 15-17/04/26 UHI Perth. If you are considering submitting an abstract you only have a few hours left as we will be closing the call for papers at midnight tonight 30th September 2025. tinyurl.com/yc4c2ufa
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The 7th @thinkuhi.bsky.social International St Magnus Conference: 'Borne on a Carrying Stream' 15-17/04/26 UHI Perth. If you are considering submitting an abstract you only have a few hours left as we will be closing the call for papers at midnight tonight 30th September 2025. tinyurl.com/yc4c2ufa
Two further UHI Public Seminars organised in partnership with Perth Museum Scotland:
➕Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings Professor Ralph O'Connor. 7pm 22/10/25
➕ Treasure Trove in Perthshire Dr Janel Fontaine
7pm 26/11/25
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
➕Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings Professor Ralph O'Connor. 7pm 22/10/25
➕ Treasure Trove in Perthshire Dr Janel Fontaine
7pm 26/11/25
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
September 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Two further UHI Public Seminars organised in partnership with Perth Museum Scotland:
➕Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings Professor Ralph O'Connor. 7pm 22/10/25
➕ Treasure Trove in Perthshire Dr Janel Fontaine
7pm 26/11/25
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
➕Tecosca ríg - Instructions for Kings Professor Ralph O'Connor. 7pm 22/10/25
➕ Treasure Trove in Perthshire Dr Janel Fontaine
7pm 26/11/25
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...
On a rather stormy crossing to the Island of Eigg for the @thinkuhi.bsky.social Tourism Knowledge Exchange Program , Dr Alex Sanmark and Dr Shane McLeod were escorted by some rather unexpected friends.
September 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
On a rather stormy crossing to the Island of Eigg for the @thinkuhi.bsky.social Tourism Knowledge Exchange Program , Dr Alex Sanmark and Dr Shane McLeod were escorted by some rather unexpected friends.
Quick reminder @thinkuhi.bsky.social UHI free online symposium: The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands 2050 and Beyond. 19/09/25 1.00pm - 5.00pm UK Time. Looking at the registrations it looks like a good turnout is on the cards.
Register tinyurl.com/2kpkrbt4
Register tinyurl.com/2kpkrbt4
September 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Quick reminder @thinkuhi.bsky.social UHI free online symposium: The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands 2050 and Beyond. 19/09/25 1.00pm - 5.00pm UK Time. Looking at the registrations it looks like a good turnout is on the cards.
Register tinyurl.com/2kpkrbt4
Register tinyurl.com/2kpkrbt4
Quick reminder...Free Public Online Seminar 18th September 2025 2.00pm. Robert Louis Stevenson at 175 by @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate James Simon. Book online....
#literature
tinyurl.com/az5vm9k7
#literature
tinyurl.com/az5vm9k7
September 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Quick reminder...Free Public Online Seminar 18th September 2025 2.00pm. Robert Louis Stevenson at 175 by @thinkuhi.bsky.social PhD candidate James Simon. Book online....
#literature
tinyurl.com/az5vm9k7
#literature
tinyurl.com/az5vm9k7
Dr Andrew Jennings @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor in Island Studies, is chairing a panel tonight (Tuesday 16/09/25) at the Virtual Island Summit at 7pm UK time.
tinyurl.com/4uah982z
tinyurl.com/4uah982z
September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Dr Andrew Jennings @thinkuhi.bsky.social Associate Professor in Island Studies, is chairing a panel tonight (Tuesday 16/09/25) at the Virtual Island Summit at 7pm UK time.
tinyurl.com/4uah982z
tinyurl.com/4uah982z
Our first @thinkuhi.bsky.social Islands Matter online seminar is now open for registration. The topic is "The Impact of Islandness on Health Services: Shetland from 1908 to 1948," presented by UHI PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson.
➕ 12 midday 23/10/25
➕ Free
➕ Online
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
➕ 12 midday 23/10/25
➕ Free
➕ Online
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
September 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Our first @thinkuhi.bsky.social Islands Matter online seminar is now open for registration. The topic is "The Impact of Islandness on Health Services: Shetland from 1908 to 1948," presented by UHI PhD candidate Evelyn Anderson.
➕ 12 midday 23/10/25
➕ Free
➕ Online
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k
➕ 12 midday 23/10/25
➕ Free
➕ Online
tinyurl.com/37sxpt3k